sobbing

Example Sentences

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"I broke down sobbing and crying when they said the appeal was rejected," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Erika alternated between sobbing so much she couldn’t speak and sharing beloved memories about Charlie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Cameras cut to her fans, some of whom were shown sobbing on the jumbotron, wearing traditional Colombian Vueltiao hats and waving their flags with glee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Body-worn camera footage released by Merseyside Police showed Klevi Pirjani sobbing on the floor of his home as an officer tries to reassure him that his son was "in the best hands".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Confined for her safety in a small, interior room, Maggie had been sobbing for days, “sick and nearly paralyzed with fright.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock